389 Compliance jobs in Dubai

We are seeking a highly competent common law qualified lawyer with around 3 years PQE to be the Legal & Compliance Officer in the oil and gas sector.

This person is responsible for performing both legal and compliance duties as further contained below.

Legal:

1. Responsible for preparing and managing corporate legal documents including without limitation; Shareholders Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Intercompany Agreements, Articles/Memorandums of Associations, Power of Attorneys, Board and Annual General Minutes.
2. Provide a leading standard of legal document management utilizing the existing legal server; including the maintenance of corporate registers, revisions to LE Structure etc.
3. Support the PRO with renewal of licenses, UBO requirements and any free zone or government authority requirements.
4. Maintain relationships with external law firms to support in the resolution of any legal disputes/issues.
5. Responsible for the review, qualification and negotiation of any tenders, contracts or other corporate legal documents.
6. Responsible for the preparation of contracts (templates) including without limitation; service level agreements, agency agreements, distribution agreements, intellectual property agreements, master service agreements, memorandums of understandings, non-disclosure agreements and other similar agreements to support the business requirements.
7. General legal support and consultation to the business with all internal/external legal matters to mitigate group corporate risk, provide commercially sensible and pragmatic solutions and mitigate disputes.
8. Maintain current knowledge of UAE Laws and other jurisdictions in which the business operates under and advise the business accordingly of any amendments, new regulations etc.
9. Proactively manage renewals/expiries of any documents.

Compliance:

1. Responsible for the creation and implementation of KYC/Due Diligence to further enhance the procedures and application across the business.
2. Responsible for conducting training across the business on Anti Bribery/Corruption Laws.
3. Maintain current knowledge of the Sanctions Lists and Anti Bribery/Corruption Laws in both the UAE and jurisdictions in which the business operates under.
4. Review and recommend to management the requirement for new or amendments to the existing business policies and procedures in accordance with any legal developments.
5. General advisory on corporate governance matters to the business including the creation and implementation of any policies.

We are seeking around 3 yrs post qualification experience in a similar role, preferably within a law firm/in house legal position. Oil and Gas/Logistics Industry experience is required.

LLB from Common Law Jurisdiction is required.

Experience in similar role; compliance/due diligence/corporate law is required.

Knowledge of UAE Laws and Freezones is desirable.

Knowledge of Sanctions List, anti-competition, anti-bribery laws is required.

English should be first language.

First class legal drafting skills, attention to detail and accuracy is mandatory.

Must have a mature, positive and pro-active approach to work with the ability to manage sensitive matters accordingly.

Ability to handle large workloads, prioritize tasks, project manage time accordingly.

Problem solving skills; ability to provide commercially sensible and pragmatic solutions for the business.

Microsoft Package skills are required.

Please attach your CV with cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

• Support the full lifecycle of MiCA license applications, including project coordination, documentation drafting, and regulatory engagement
• Prepare internal materials such as business plans, AML / CFT frameworks, governance structures, and compliance policies aligned with MiCA requirements
• Liaise with EU legal and compliance advisors to support timely and accurate submissions
• Research and compare different EU jurisdictions (Malta, Cyprus) to support optimal licensing strategy
• Track regulatory updates under MiCA and ensure the company's alignment with supervisory expectations
• Assist in preparing responses to regulators and coordinating potential inspections or interviews

• Bachelor's degree in Law, compliance, or related field
• 13 years of legal or regulatory compliance experience in the crypto, fintech, or financial services industry
• Experience with financial license applications in Malta, Cyprus, or similar jurisdictions is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with EU regulations, especially MiCA, AMLD, or MiFID II frameworks
• Strong coordination, legal drafting, and communication skills
• Fluent in English; knowledge of the local regulatory environment in any EU member state is a plus
• Willingness to work cross-border and coordinate across time zones
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace / Lark

• Strategic exposure to MiCA regulatory implementation across multiple EU jurisdictions
• Opportunity to contribute to a global expansion project for a regulated crypto platform
• Flexible work location: based in Dubai or a relevant EU jurisdiction
• Only shortlisted candidates will be accommodated. Job ID W3XX7RRW

Job Title: Legal & Compliance Officer MiCA Licensing
Location:  UAE or Europe
Department: Legal & Compliance

About the Role

We are seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer to support our company's expansion into the European Union under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA ). The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with end-to-end license applications and regulatory coordination across selected EU jurisdictions.This position can be based either in Dubai or in Europe, depending on the candidates background and availability. Close collaboration with internal stakeholders, legal advisors, and local regulators is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of MiCA license applications, including project coordination, documentation drafting, and regulatory engagement
• Prepare internal materials such as business plans, AML/CFT frameworks, governance structures, and compliance policies aligned with MiCA requirements
• Liaise with EU legal and compliance advisors to support timely and accurate submissions
• Research and compare different EU jurisdictions (e.g. Malta, Cyprus) to support optimal licensing strategy
• Track regulatory updates under MiCA and ensure company alignment with supervisory expectations
• Assist in preparing responses to regulators and coordinating potential inspections or interviews

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, or related field
• 13 years of legal or regulatory compliance experience in the crypto, fintech, or financial services industry
• Experience with financial license applications in Malta, Cyprus, or similar jurisdictions is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with EU regulations, especially MiCA, AMLD, or MiFID II frameworks
• Strong coordination, legal drafting, and communication skills
• Fluent in English; knowledge of local regulatory environment in any EU member state is a plus
• Willingness to work cross-border and coordinate across time zones
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace / Lark

What We Offer

• Strategic exposure to MiCA regulatory implementation across multiple EU jurisdictions
• Opportunity to contribute to a global expansion project for a regulated crypto platform
• Flexible work location: based in Dubai or a relevant EU jurisdiction
• Competitive compensation, international team culture, and professional growth

* Only shortlisted candidates will be accommodated.

Ethics & Legal Compliance Analyst

City: Dubai

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Step into the world of our Legal and Compliance Function and prepare to be challenged and stretched with a combination of impact, innovation, and excellence. Our Legal team is at the forefront of shaping the corporate landscape and redefining the boundaries of what is possible.

We go beyond the traditional realms of a legal and compliance function. Transforming ourselves into strategic partners who help drive business growth, mitigating risks, and championing ethical and sustainable practices. Every day, our team deliver on groundbreaking transactions and navigate complex regulatory landscapes that help our organisation make a positive societal impact.

Join us, and you'll be collaborating towards shared goals, solving complex challenges, and leaving an enduring legacy.

At Reckitt, we're on the lookout for an Ethics & Legal Compliance Advisor who values integrity and thrives on ensuring our business upholds the highest standards. Your role is crucial in building trust and safeguarding our reputation by meticulously overseeing our compliance frameworks. You'll join a team where each member is dedicated to fostering a culture of ethical responsibility and unwavering compliance. If you're keen to be at the forefront of protecting and enhancing our ethical practises, we would like to hear from you.

• Participate in detailed compliance assessments, reviews, and audits to verify alignment with internal and external standards.
• Analyse data to identify risk areas and contribute to developing solutions to enhance compliance.
• Help craft and roll out educational and awareness programmes to embed compliance across the company.
• Be involved in inquiries into policy discrepancies, ensuring thorough, confidential information handling and ethical & financial investigations.
• Keep meticulous records of compliance processes, contributing to a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with various teams in different markets to fortify our compliance structure and implement preventive strategies.

• Proven background in compliance, auditing, or a related function within a professional setting, experience with audit firms is preferred.
• Knowledgeable about compliance procedures, regulations, and best practises.
• Analytical and methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication abilities and adept at managing sensitive information.
• Organised, with a proclivity for handling multiple tasks effectively and prioritising efficiently.
• Commitment to integrity, displaying high ethical standards in every undertaking.

• Integrity
• Corporate Governance
• Compliance Management
• Ethics and Compliance
• Solutions Focused
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Risk management
• Teamwork
• Fact-based Decision Making
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Legal Services
• Process Optimisation
• Audit & Investigations

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

We are seeking an experienced and meticulous Executive Compliance Manager to support the CEOs Office with legal reviews, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance across the business. This role ensures all executive-level decisions and projects are aligned with legal best practices, internal policies, and local laws in the UAE and KSA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review contracts, MoUs, and commercial agreements before CEO approval.
• Advise the CEO on legal risks, compliance obligations, and governance matters.
• Monitor regulatory updates in UAE & KSA and ensure business alignment.
• Develop and maintain a compliance calendar and ensure timely reporting.
• Support licensing, data protection, company secretarial matters, and legal audits.
• Liaise with external legal counsel on sensitive or high-level matters.
• Draft or review internal policies and frameworks from a compliance perspective.
• Support due diligence for partnerships, acquisitions, or restructuring.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Law; Master's or legal certification preferred.
• At least 46 years of experience in legal and compliance, ideally in the GCC.
• Solid understanding of UAE & KSA labor laws, corporate law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong legal drafting and contract review skills.
• Proven ability to work discreetly on high-stakes confidential matters.
• Experience advising senior leadership or working in an executive office.

Additional Information:

• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and detail-focused.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Work Details:

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Remote Work: No

We are seeking a seasoned Compliance Officer to ensure our business practices align with relevant laws and internal guidelines. Your key responsibilities will include reviewing employee work, developing organizational policies, and addressing policy breaches.

• Evaluate and maintain an effective legal compliance program
• Develop and review organizational policies to ensure adherence to regulations
• Provide management with detailed reports on the company's compliance status
• Create action plans to address audit findings and compliance breaches
• Audit organizational procedures and documents for potential weaknesses or risks
• Evaluate operational processes to identify compliance risks
• Educate employees on new regulations and processes
• Resolve employee concerns regarding legal compliance

• Bachelor's degree in law, finance, business administration, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience as a compliance professional
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail

City: Dubai

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Step into the world of our Legal and Compliance Function and prepare to be challenged and stretched with a combination of impact, innovation, and excellence. Our Legal team is at the forefront of shaping the corporate landscape and redefining the boundaries of what is possible.

We go beyond the traditional realms of a legal and compliance function. Transforming ourselves into strategic partners who help drive business growth, mitigating risks, and championing ethical and sustainable practices. Every day, our team deliver on groundbreaking transactions and navigate complex regulatory landscapes that help our organisation make a positive societal impact.

Join us, and you'll be collaborating towards shared goals, solving complex challenges, and leaving an enduring legacy.

At Reckitt, we're on the lookout for an Ethics & Legal Compliance Advisor who values integrity and thrives on ensuring our business upholds the highest standards. Your role is crucial in building trust and safeguarding our reputation by meticulously overseeing our compliance frameworks. You'll join a team where each member is dedicated to fostering a culture of ethical responsibility and unwavering compliance. If you're keen to be at the forefront of protecting and enhancing our ethical practises, we would like to hear from you.

• Participate in detailed compliance assessments, reviews, and audits to verify alignment with internal and external standards.
• Analyse data to identify risk areas and contribute to developing solutions to enhance compliance.
• Help craft and roll out educational and awareness programmes to embed compliance across the company.
• Be involved in inquiries into policy discrepancies, ensuring thorough, confidential information handling and ethical & financial investigations.
• Keep meticulous records of compliance processes, contributing to a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with various teams in different markets to fortify our compliance structure and implement preventive strategies.

• Proven background in compliance, auditing, or a related function within a professional setting, experience with audit firms is preferred.
• Knowledgeable about compliance procedures, regulations, and best practises.
• Analytical and methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication abilities and adept at managing sensitive information.
• Organised, with a proclivity for handling multiple tasks effectively and prioritising efficiently.
• Commitment to integrity, displaying high ethical standards in every undertaking.

• Integrity
• Corporate Governance
• Compliance Management
• Ethics and Compliance
• Solutions Focused
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Risk management
• Teamwork
• Fact-based Decision Making
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Legal Services
• Process Optimisation
• Audit & Investigations

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

We are hiring a meticulous and business-savvy Legal & Compliance Specialist to support the CEOs Office with legal reviews risk assessments and regulatory compliance across the business. This role ensures all executive-level decisions and projects are aligned with legal best practices internal policies and local laws in the UAE and KSA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review contracts MoUs and commercial agreements before CEO approval.
• Advise the CEO on legal risks compliance obligations and governance matters.
• Monitor regulatory updates in UAE & KSA and ensure business alignment.
• Develop and maintain a compliance calendar and ensure timely reporting.
• Support licensing data protection company secretarial matters and legal audits.
• Liaise with external legal counsel on sensitive or high-level matters.
• Draft or review internal policies and frameworks from a compliance perspective.
• Support due diligence for partnerships acquisitions or restructuring.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Law; Masters or legal certification preferred.
• 46 years of experience in legal and compliance ideally in the GCC.
• Solid understanding of UAE & KSA labor laws corporate law and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong legal drafting and contract review skills.
• Proven ability to work discreetly on high-stakes confidential matters.
• Experience advising senior leadership or working in an executive office.

Additional Information :

• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Highly organized deadline-driven and detail-focused.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

About the Role

Our client, a leading diversified investment and development group headquartered in the UAE , is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join its growing compliance function. This role offers strong career progression and the opportunity to work across multiple business sectors, supporting the design and implementation of compliance programs and strengthening governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance with laws and standards.
• Support the creation and rollout of compliance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, gap analyses, and compliance testing.
• Maintain compliance registers, records, and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with whistleblowing, investigations, and internal audits.
• Provide training support to staff and promote awareness of compliance and AML obligations.
• Contribute to process enhancements to improve compliance efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in compliance, AML, KYC, or regulatory risk roles .
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, AML, and financial crime compliance.
• Experience in compliance monitoring, reporting, or audit support.
• GCC or multinational corporate exposure preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant certifications (ICA, CISI, CAMS, etc.) are advantageous.

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